WhisperKool Extreme 4000, EXTREME, Extreme 8000, PT-EXPL, 8000ti User Manual
EXTREME SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
Platinum 4000
Platinum 8000
8000ti
The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . .
Controller Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving & Inspecting The Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through-The-Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ducted Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liquid Measuring Thermostat System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Operation: Standard and Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5
6
7
8
13
14
17
18
22
24
25
26
Control Panel Features and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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30
31
33
34
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Front Grille
WHISPERKOOL Series QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Front / Side View
Probe Input
Controller
T
M
Rear View
HIGH
MED
LOW
Control Panel
Speed Control
(only 8000ti models)
Posterior Grille
Rear Power Option
Drain Port
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Evaporator Fan
Cellar “Pre-Chill” Buon
3-5
Set Buon
•View Set Point
1
•Change Set Point
3-5
•SET + Down = CPSM
3-5
•Reset Hi & Lo Buon
3-5
ALARM Pre-Chill Display
Control “ON/OFF” Buon
•
Turns the Cooling Unit
“ON/OFF”
1
Defrost Compressor
Energy Reducon
Hi Bole Temp History & Scroll
Buon
1
Low Bole Temp History & Scroll
Buon
1
Energy Reducon
Buon
1
Condenser Fan
CONTROLLER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
The 1 or 3-5 qualies the amount of time in seconds that the button must be pushed to activate the feature.
Note:
FAN SPEED REFERENCE
(Extreme 8000ti only)
Your fan speed will depend on thermal load on the wine cellar, and resulting cooling that is required to cool and
maintain your wine cellar at the desired temperature.
Speed CFM DBA* Cellar Capacity**
Low 274 57/57 1500 cu. ft.
Medium 318 59/59 1750 cu. ft.
Evaporator/Condenser
High 333 60/61 2000 cu. ft.
* To get a feeling for decibels, a food blender at 3 ft. is 90 dBA, garbage disposal at 3 ft. 85 dBA, vacuum cleaner at
10 ft. is 75 dBA, normal speech at 3 ft. 79 dBA, dishwasher in the next room 55 dBA, Quiet night 35 dBA.
**Based on proper cellar construction and accounting for any windows or non insulated surfaces.
Please refer to the Preparing the Wine Cellar section on page 8 for more information.
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INTRODUCTION
Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling unit. We strive to provide the highest quality products and the best possible customer service. If you have any questions about your WhisperKOOL unit, please call us
at 1(800) 343-9463.
Using the Manual
This User’s Manual is intended to assist in the proper installation and maintenance of the WhisperKOOL Extreme
cooling system. In order to ensure the longevity of your cooling unit, the equipment should be installed properly and
have a proper care and maintenance schedule. Please read and review this manual carefully and keep it for future
reference.
What Is the WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Cooling System?
The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series system is a specialized refrigeration unit designed for one purpose only: to maintain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and aging of ne wines. It is a
self-contained cooling unit designed to be used as a forced-air through-the-wall unit or as a remote mount unit with
external duct work connections.
How Does the WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Work?
The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling system is especially designed for the use and application to maintain optimal conditions for wine storage and aging. The system is fully self-contained and can be installed as a “Thru-The-Wall’
application, or the unit is capable of an even more exible “Ducted” application, which allows the unit to be placed in
an indoor remote site, resulting in a quiet airow. Both models oer an alarm interface with your current alarm system, or an optional auto-dialer. You can also choose to have direct access to your control system via the Internet using a cell phone or computer, which will allow you to monitor the system, access data history, edit control parameters,
and receive email/cell phone alarm notications. The standard “Through-the-Wall” and ducted units are temperature
controlled via a bottle probe, and the ducted system comes standard with a remote key board that can be located up
to 300 ft from the cooling system (Note: Remote Unit comes standard with a 50 ft cord and remote keypad, additional
lengths are optional).
Temperature Setting
The WhisperKOOL Extreme unit can be set at any temperature within the acceptable wine-aging range of 50°F to
67°F. It is designed to cool 55°F cooler than the ambient temperature of the space to which it is exhausting.
Model 4000 8000 8000ti
Cellar Size 1000 cu. ft. 2000 cu. ft. up to 2000 cu. ft.
Dimensions 14.25”W x 15.75”H x 25.5”D 14.25”W x 22.5”H x 27.5”D 14.25”W x 22.5”H x 27.5”D
Weight 85 lb. 110 lb. 110 lb.
AMPS
(starting/running) 32/9 36/10 00
dBA 67 66 57 low 59 med. 60 high
Installation Through-the-Wall, partially ducted, fully ducted
Thermostat Digital Control Display
Temp. Delta
Outside Venting
cover is highly recommended.
55°F temperature dierential
(maintains proper cellar temperature when exhaust environment does not exceed 110°F)
Can be done if the outside temperature does not exceed 110°F, the external grille
Ducting Options Unit can be fully ducted.
Warranty 2 year parts and labor / 5 year compressor
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RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE UNIT
Customer Warranty Registration
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY CARD UPON RECEIPT OF THE UNIT.
By completing the Product Registration Card, you will be conrmed in our customer database ensuring that
your information is on le to help you obtain ecient warranty service.
Please refer to pages 34 - 36 for complete terms and conditions, warranty guidelines, and policy for your WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling unit.
Receiving and Inspecting the Unit
Note: WhisperKOOL Extreme units are manufactured in the USA and tested prior to shipment.
• Lift only at the designated hand hold locations on the shipping container or fully support the unit from
underneath. A shipment may include one or more boxes containing accessories.
• Before opening the container, inspect the packaging for any obvious signs of damage or mishandling.
• Write any discrepancy or visual damage on the Bill of Lading before signing.
• Place the box containing the WhisperKOOL unit on a tabletop to prepare it for installation and testing.
Review the Packing Slip to Verify Contents
• Check the model number to ensure it is correct.
• Check that all factory options ordered are listed.
If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information, contact WhisperKOOL Customer
Service immediately.
Check the Accessory Kits for the following contents:
Kit One:
• WhisperKOOL Extreme Series User’s Manual
• Registration / Warranty Card
Kit Two:
• Power Cord
• Standard Screws (9)
• Self-Tapping Screws (9)
• Drain Line tube (1), Connection “T” (1), and Clamp (1)
• Mounting Flange Pieces (4)
• Bottle Temperature Probe (Standard Unit)
• Insulation Foam (4 strips)
Please leave the WhisperKOOL unit in its original box until you are ready for installation. This will allow you to
move the product safely without damaging it. When you are ready to remove the product from the box, refer to
page 13 for installation instructions.
Note: Save your box and all packaging materials. They provide the only safe means of transporting/shipping
the unit.
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PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR
The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the
wine cellar.
Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your WhisperKOOL unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side eects.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A
WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to
build well-insulated, beautiful, and protective wine cellars. WhisperKOOL has put together some useful tips to
assist in the installation process. Our recommendations are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a
proper enclosure. Your intended location may have specic needs that we do not address.
Wall & Ceiling Framing
Build wine cellar walls using standard 2x4 or 2x6 construction methods and ceiling joists following the guidelines of local and state codes in your area. As a general rule, the thicker the walls and the higher the insulation
factor in your cellar, the better it will be at maintaining a consistent temperature.
Insulation
Insulation is REQUIRED with the use of the WhisperKOOL product. Standard berglass or rigid foam insulation
is normally used in cellar construction or, in some cases, “blown-in” insulation is used. It is very important that
all walls and ceilings are insulated to keep the cellar temperature as consistent as possible during the summer
and winter months. The R-factor, or quality of insulation, is determined by the rate at which heat passes through
the insulation. The higher the R-factor, the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat. Using higher
R-values in insulation will lower your operating costs and unit run time. (R-13 minimum, R19 recommended, R30
for ceiling and exterior walls)
Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor so that the cellar can be kept at the correct
temperature and humidity. 6 mm plastic sheeting (recommended) should be applied to the warm side of the
cellar walls. The vapor barrier must also be applied to the outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach
the outside, then the plastic must be applied from within the cellar. The most common method is to wrap the
entire interior, leaving the plastic loose in the stud cavity so the insulation can be placed between each stud. All
of the walls and ceiling must be wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor barrier.
In areas of high humidity, such as Southern and Gulf States, the vapor barrier will prevent inltration of warm
moist air. The moist air can cause mold to form, and standing water in drain pans promote microbial and fungal
growth that cause unpleasant odors and indoor air quality problems. If mold is found, remove it immediately
and sanitize that portion of the unit.
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Mounting the Unit
TM
Intake
Exhaust
Front of Unit
Exhaust Room
Wine Cellar
The unit should be mounted within 18“ of the
top of the room in order to achieve sucient
cooling. As the room cools down, the warm
air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the WhisperKOOL high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing the warm
air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the
unit low in the room will result in a temperature
variation in the room due to the unit’s inability
to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to
the unit itself.
Unobstructed Airow
Unobstructed airow to and from the
unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall
performance. Make sure there is a 3 ft.
horizontal clearance in the front of the
unit. This will assure that the unit can
move the air around in an ecient manner. Avoid any attempt to camouage
the unit by installing racking in front of
the unit. This will restrict the airow and
lower the performance of the unit.
Door and Door Seal
An exterior grade (1 3/4”) door must be installed as a
cellar door. It is very important that weather stripping
is attached to all 4 sides of the door jam. A bottom
“sweep” or threshold is also required. The door must
have a very good seal to keep the cool cellar air from
escaping out of the cellar. One of the most common
problems with cooling units running continually is the
door not sealing properly. In cases where glass doors
are used and the room size is close to the recommended unit size, the next larger size WhisperKOOL
should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the inecient door.
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Ventilation
The necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the unit operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit.
Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate heat away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the
exhaust will heat up and adversely aect the unit’s ability to cool. In some cases, it may be advisable to install a
vent fan to dissipate heat within the exhaust area on the backside of the unit. However, you must have a fresh
air inlet as well. If your unit requires ducting, please contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service to obtain a specially designed ducting accessory kit for the unit. Using any other ducting system will void the warranty.
Ambient Temperature Factor
The cooling system has the ability to cool a maximum of 55°F below the ambient temperature of the room it
is exhausting to. Therefore, you want to exhaust the unit in a room which will not exceed 105°F. Otherwise the
unit will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.
Unobstructed Airow
Unobstructed airow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall performance. Make sure there is
a minimum 3 ft. horizontal clearance from the rear of the unit as well as a minimum 3 ft. clearance in front of the
evaporator fans. This will assure that the unit can move the air around in an ecient manner.
Back - Exhaust Room
Front
-
Wine Cellar
Exhaust Fan
WhisperKOOL
(side view)
110ºF 55ºF
Air Intake Cellar Wall
How to Build a Wine Cellar Instructional Video
WhisperKOOL has a construction tutorial available on line at our website: www.whisperkool.com. This tutorial will walk you
through the steps of constructing a properly built wine cellar and the installation of our WhisperKOOL product line.
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Sizing the Unit to the Room
Model
4000
8000 2000
8000ti 2000 36 10 14.25” x 22” x 27”
8000ti 36 10 14.25” x 22” x 27”
8000ti 36 10 14.25” x 22” x 27”
Cellar Volume
(cubic feet) (starting) (running) (W x H x D)
1000
high
med
1750
low
1500
AMP’s
32
36
Cutting the Hole for the WhisperKOOL Unit
Tools Needed
Hammer
Level
AMP’s
9
10
Product Dimensions
14.25” x 15.75” x 25.5”
14.25” x 22” x 27”
SawScrewdriver
Locate the center of the wall upon which the unit will be installed. Using a stud nder, locate the studs on either
side of the center point, and mark them with vertical lines.
Using a level and a pencil, mark a horizontal line on
the wall between the two studs, approximately 1.25”
(or as close as possible if more than 1.25”) from the
ceiling.
Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure 16” down,
and mark another horizontal line parallel to the rst
one.
Mark the horizontal lines with a level
Using a saw, cut along the uppermost horizontal line
until your saw reaches the stud. Turn the saw around,
inserting it into the cut you have just made, and cut
toward the opposite stud so that you have a clean horizontal cut between the two studs. Be careful not to cut
into the studs themselves.
Now make the second horizontal cut from stud to stud
on the line 16” below the rst cut.
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Once the horizontal lines have been cut, make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide. Once
you have made both vertical cuts, you should have a rectangular hole in the sheetrock. Now you have to make
the same hole on the other side of the wall. Since you already have one hole, this is an easy process. Using a nail,
mark all four corners of the rst hole by making nail holes through the sheetrock. Then on the other side of the
wall, connect the holes with a pencil mark and cut.
Sheetrock alone cannot support the weight of a 65 lb.
(or more) cooling system. Therefore, it is necessary to
frame the hole that you have just cut with upper and
lower supports.
Using two 2x4’s at 14.5” in length and eight 6d nails,
secure the upper and lower supports to the right and
left studs, just inside the sheetrock. Make sure that the
internal height remains at 16” so that the WhisperKOOL
system will t snugly through the framed cut-out.
Frame the hole with two-by-four supports
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